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Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House

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Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House

For 75 years, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has built a healthier, stronger, and more resilient...

Simple Halloween Safety Tips for Collier County Families

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Simple Halloween Safety Tips for Collier County Families

For many, Halloween is a special time of year, filled with spooky fun and tasty treats. The Florida Department of...

Catch a Ride: How Collier Area Transit Helps Collier County Families Get Around

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Catch a Ride: How Collier Area Transit Helps Collier County Families Get Around

The new school year is in full swing, and families are navigating busy schedules, after-school events, sports, and other extracurricular...

Girls in Scouting America in Naples: Bears, Boats and Eagle Scouts

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Girls in Scouting America in Naples: Bears, Boats and Eagle Scouts

They hike for miles in the woods carrying heavy packs, use axes and knives, camp without tents, and sleep on...

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Family Fun Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House

Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House

For 75 years, the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee) has built a healthier, stronger, and more resilient community. Since the Lee County...

Family Fun Jurassic Quest Brings Dinosaurs, Ancient Oceans and Frozen Frontier to North Fort Myers

Jurassic Quest Brings Dinosaurs, Ancient Oceans and Frozen Frontier to North Fort Myers

Jurassic Quest North Fort Myers comes to the Lee County Civic Center Aug. 14-16, 2026, with dinosaurs, Ancient Oceans and the new Frozen Frontier exhibit....

Family Fun How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

How a 12-Year-Old Created Southwest Florida’s Most Unique Dinosaur Birthday Parties

By Anna Snyder Families looking for dinosaur birthday parties in Southwest Florida may be surprised to learn that one of the area's most unique entertainment...

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Health Signs of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids: What SWFL Parents Should Know

Signs of Type 1 Diabetes in Kids: What SWFL Parents Should Know

Recognizing signs of Type 1 diabetes in kids can help parents know when to seek medical care. Increased thirst, frequent trips to the bathroom, unexplained...

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How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year

As school bells begin to ring again across Southwest Florida, many children are excited about meeting new teachers, choosing their first-day outfits, making new friends,...

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Healthy Back-to-School Meals for Southwest Florida Families

Healthy back-to-school meals for Southwest Florida families do not need to be expensive or time-consuming. A free UF/IFAS webinar on Aug. 6 will offer practical...

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Lee County Health Department Celebrates 75 Years With Family Storytimes and an Open House

Simple Halloween Safety Tips for Collier County Families

Catch a Ride: How Collier Area Transit Helps Collier County Families Get Around

Girls in Scouting America in Naples: Bears, Boats and Eagle Scouts

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